Acer Swift Air 14 review: Wildcat Lake and lots of ports at $699
The Acer Swift Air 14 is an aluminum budget system with lots of ports and long battery life. But it sports a lesser display than its competitors, and tons of bloatware.
The Acer Swift Air 14 is a $699 laptop from Acer that stands out for its extensive port selection and long battery life, with top-of-the-line Thunderbolt 4 ports and up to 16 hours of battery life in tests. However, it's not perfect - the aluminum build feels more premium than expected for the price, but still has minor flaws like flex in the lid and keyboard.
The color options are limited to sage green worldwide, with only sage green available in the US. The laptop weighs 2.62 pounds, making it heavier than the Dell XPS 13 but slightly lighter than the MacBook Neo. Despite the weight, the Swift Air 14 has more and faster ports than both the XPS 13 and Neo, which could be appealing for users who need to connect multiple peripherals.
On Geekbench 6, the Swift Air scored 2,613 in single-core and 7,977 in multi-core, placing it close to the XPS 13. In Handbrake transcoding tests, the Swift Air was 38 seconds faster than the XPS 13 but slower than the MacBook Neo. Overall, the Acer Swift Air 14 offers a solid value proposition with its combination of connectivity and battery life, but may not be ideal for power users who demand the highest performance and build quality.
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